Front strut brace

DanG · 08-10-2020, 06:29 PM

I am looking to get a front strut brace for my 2018 M2. I am seeing either a Racing Dynamics brace or a Wiechers sport brace.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW...87+front+strut

Does anyone know the difference between these two braces? Anyone who has bought one I would appreciate a comment on how you liked it.

Thank in advance.

Anthony1s · 08-10-2020, 07:22 PM

The Welch's appears to be threaded.

DrKevM5 · 08-10-2020, 07:43 PM

I have the Racing Dynamics. Easy installation. You can definitely feel the added rigidity on cornering.

TargaM2 · 08-10-2020, 10:51 PM

KC design on mine. Oem look which is what I like.

M Fifty · 08-11-2020, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I am looking to get a front strut brace for my 2018 M2. I am seeing either a Racing Dynamics brace or a Wiechers sport brace.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW...87+front+strut

Does anyone know the difference between these two braces? Anyone who has bought one I would appreciate a comment on how you liked it.

Thank in advance.

Did you notice the one it's already got?

DanG · 08-11-2020, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by M Fifty

Did you notice the one it's already got?

There are corner braces but no strut brace.

Anthony1s · 08-11-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

There are corner braces but no strut brace.

There's a strut brace. #1 in picture.

DanG · 08-11-2020, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony1s

There's a strut brace. #1 in picture.

Hmm. 1 isn’t even attached to the struts.

Anthony1s · 08-11-2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Hmm. 1 isn’t even attached to the struts.

Yes it is. It connects the struts to the firewall.

DanG · 08-11-2020, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony1s

Yes it is. It connects the struts to the firewall.

Hmm. You are right but well hidden in my 2018. I wonder if the other bars add anything?

Anthony1s · 08-11-2020, 02:02 PM

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Hmm. You are right but well hidden in my 2018. I wonder if the other bars add anything?

I dunno. People who've switched to the m3/m4 brace system report being able to tell the difference.

DanG · 08-12-2020, 12:51 PM

I just bought the Racing Dynamics brace from Vivid Racing. Looks like it is an easy install.

M Fifty · 08-12-2020, 02:15 PM

Let us know what effect it has on the steering feel and handling.

DanG · 08-12-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by M Fifty

Let us know what effect it has on the steering feel and handling.

I will once it arrives and I install it.

SIE_M2 · 08-12-2020, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I just bought the Racing Dynamics brace from Vivid Racing. Looks like it is an easy install.

Be interesting to hear your thoughts. I had an ultra racing strut brace on my M2. Do you have any other suspension modifications?

KevM2 · 08-12-2020, 02:46 PM

I highly recommend upgrading the front corner braces. I noticed a huge improvement with those. Having said that, I also have the racing dynamics sitting in my garage and waiting to go on

ahass · 08-12-2020, 03:32 PM

Super interested to hear how it is!

3t3p · 08-13-2020, 01:41 PM

stock bracing is a joke in the OG

M Fifty · 08-13-2020, 01:57 PM

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stock bracing is a joke in the OG

In what way?

M2OG · 08-14-2020, 07:41 PM

I recently installed the Wiechers aluminum brace. It works, turn in feels better. I'm in the mindset that a brace is a brace is a brace. I just ordered the Wiechers because I liked how it looked and that it was clean of any branding.

KevM2 · 08-15-2020, 01:47 AM

Will be installing mine tomorrow but jus thought Of something: since the stock length strut tower bolts are used, will having the extra width of the strut tower brace mount between the strut tower and the bolt cause any issues?

DanG · 08-19-2020, 05:22 PM

Just installed the Racing Dynamics strut brace. Easy install. Now I just need a chance to try it out.

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